CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Clinical Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs

870 matching canonical clinical fellowship and operative-training pathways across 40 countries.

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DESTINATION

United States →

401 programs · 3 shown
✓ Current official ASES-recognized programme identity; host recruitment deadline is historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Rush Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopaedics

⌖ Chicago, Illinois · United States →

Faculty & leadership

GPGregory P. Nicholson, fellowship faculty at Rush University Medical Center / Midwest OrthopaedicsGregory P. NicholsonGEGrant E. Garrigues, fellowship faculty at Rush University Medical Center / Midwest OrthopaedicsGrant E. Garrigues

Duration12 months, August 1–July 31
FundingPGY-6 salary plus benefits; the official programme page does not publish the current dollar…
Clinical exposureMore than 500 shoulder-and-elbow cases, including more than 200 shoulder arthroplasties across the faculty, sports coverage and at…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants must follow the ASES / SF Match requirements and the program’s licensing and residency prerequisites
Last verified 25 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official HSS programme page and official fellowship application form; recruitment cycle remains historical
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Spine

HSS Multi-specialty Spine Care and Surgery International Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

⌖ New York · United States →

Faculty & leadership

AAAndrew A. Sama, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgeryAndrew A. SamaSQSheeraz Qureshi, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgerySheeraz Qureshi+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 103,880.85 per year plus benefits
Clinical exposureComplex cervical, thoracic and lumbar deformity, degeneration, trauma, tumour and osteoporosis; minimally invasive surgery, disc…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 17 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current official HSS programme page; application dates retained as historical information only
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Spine

HSS Spine Surgery Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

⌖ New York · United States →

Faculty & leadership

AAAndrew A. Sama, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgeryAndrew A. SamaSQSheeraz Qureshi, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgerySheeraz Qureshi+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 103,880.85 per year plus benefits
Clinical exposureApproximately 300–500 cases per fellow across deformity, cervical and lumbar degeneration, minimally invasive surgery and spine…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
Last verified 17 Aug 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

Australia →

103 programs · 13 shown
✓ Official AOA accreditation profile + current Sydney Local Health District orthopaedic research page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Fellowship in Complex Primary & Revision Arthroplasty & Tumour (NSW18399)

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

⌖ Sydney · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

SGSanjeev Gupta, fellowship faculty at Royal Prince Alfred HospitalSanjeev GuptaRBRichard Boyle, fellowship faculty at Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRichard Boyle

Duration12 months; timing is negotiable, with the published cycle…
FundingApproximately AUD 216,339 per year in the cited AOA profile; confirm the appointed-year rate…
Clinical exposureComplex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty through all phases of care, a service reporting more than 800 joint…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESurgeons who have completed recognised four-year orthopaedic training with significant trauma experience and hold FRACS or an equivalent qualification, or are board eligible.
Last verified 19 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Official AOA accreditation profile + current Sydney Local Health District orthopaedic research page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Musculoskeletal Oncology

Fellowship in Tumours & Arthroplasty (NSW0034)

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

⌖ Sydney · Australia →

Program lead

RBRichard Boyle, fellowship faculty at Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRichard Boyle

Duration12 months; timing is negotiable, with the published cycle…
FundingApproximately AUD 216,339 per year in the cited AOA profile; confirm the appointed-year rate…
Clinical exposureMultidisciplinary investigation and treatment of primary bone and soft-tissue tumours and metastatic disease, tumour-related…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESurgeons who have completed recognised four-year orthopaedic training with significant trauma experience and hold FRACS or an equivalent qualification, or are board eligible.
Last verified 19 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA-accredited identity and programme summary; live recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

Cairns Hip, Knee and Trauma Fellowship (QLD2502754)

Cairns Hospital / Cairns Private Hospital / Cairns Orthopaedic Clinic

⌖ Cairns, Queensland · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

BPInstitution associated with Ben ParkinsonBen ParkinsonCMInstitution associated with Chris MorreyChris Morrey

Duration6 months
FundingAUD 150,000 per year equivalent with additional overtime income available; confirm the six-month…
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, sports-knee reconstruction, osteotomy and cartilage or meniscal transplantation plus…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified or near-completion orthopaedic surgeons from Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom under the programme's published country restriction
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA-accredited identity and current host faculty; detailed programme terms remain sourced to a 2013 summary
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Clinical and Research Fellowship in Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Reconstruction (QLD0002)

Gold Coast Centre for Bone and Joint Surgery

⌖ Palm Beach, Queensland · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

DLInstitution associated with David LiuDavid LiuHLInstitution associated with Haig LennoxHaig Lennox

Duration6 or 12 months in the AOA summary updated 19 June 2013
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 50,000 per six-month term
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, knee ligament and soft-tissue reconstruction, three operating days, one clinic day…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking advanced adult hip and knee reconstruction training; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA directory identity and current MOS and Epworth supervisor profiles; programme terms remain dated 2023 and recruitment availability is unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Clinical and Research Fellowship in Paediatric and Adult Upper Limb Surgery (VIC2302140)

Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeons

⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →

Program lead

KWInstitution associated with Kemble WangKemble Wang

Duration6 months in the AOA summary updated 26 October 2023
FundingHistorical published stipend: 50,000 per six-month term; the reviewed summary does not display a…
Clinical exposurePaediatric and adult shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery across congenital, post-traumatic and sports conditions, with clinical…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current host fellowship identity and faculty pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Clinical Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (VIC0022)

Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Centre / Monash University Department of Surgery

⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

SBInstitution associated with Simon BellSimon BellWWInstitution associated with Warwick WrightWarwick Wright+2 more

Duration6 months in the AOA summary updated 29 September 2015
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 35,000–40,000 per six-month term plus private assisting
Clinical exposureShoulder and elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty with patient-specific instrumentation, sports injuries, limited wrist and hand…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons intending to develop a full-time or major part-time shoulder, elbow or upper-limb practice
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current COSI host and supervisor pages plus dated AOA programme summary; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

COSI Orthopaedics Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Fellowship (NSW1514)

Coastal Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries

⌖ Gosford, New South Wales · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

EBInstitution associated with Ed BatemanEd BatemanINInstitution associated with Islam NassarIslam Nassar

Duration12 months, historically described as 1 February–31 January
FundingHistorical published salary: more than AUD 120,000 per year with possible additional on-call…
Clinical exposurePrivate assisting and consulting plus supervised public-hospital operating, advanced shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, primary and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA directory identity and current Southern Orthopaedics team pages; detailed programme terms remain dated 2016
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Fellowship (NSW1646)

Southern Orthopaedics

⌖ Sydney and Wollongong, New South Wales · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

MHInstitution associated with Mark HaberMark HaberDBInstitution associated with Danny BiggsDanny Biggs

Duration6 to 12 months in the AOA summary updated 5 December 2016
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 70,299 per year
Clinical exposureElective shoulder assessment and surgery, diagnostic ultrasound, arthroscopy, primary and revision arthroplasty, research and…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA directory identity and current Park Clinic and supervisor pages; detailed programme terms remain dated 2017
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Epworth Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (VIC16228)

Epworth HealthCare / Park Clinic Orthopaedics

⌖ Melbourne, Victoria · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

RDInstitution associated with Richard DallalanaRichard DallalanaRPInstitution associated with Rohan PriceRohan Price+2 more

Duration6 months full-time at 38 hours per week in the AOA summary…
FundingHistorical published stipend: AUD 45,000 per six-month term
Clinical exposurePredominantly shoulder surgery with elbow and trauma exposure, including arthroscopy, sports reconstruction, primary and revision…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA and ORFWA programme sources with explicit conflicts in supervisor, duration and funding; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Fremantle and Perth Arthroplasty Fellowship (WA17341)

Fremantle Hospital / Fiona Stanley Hospital / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia

⌖ Perth, Western Australia · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

CJInstitution associated with Christopher JonesChristopher JonesPYPiers Yates, fellowship faculty at Fremantle Hospital / Fiona Stanley Hospital / Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western AustraliaPiers Yates+1 more

DurationOfficial sources conflict: the 2025 AOA summary publishes 6…
FundingConflicting official information: the 2025 AOA summary publishes AUD 65,000 base per six months…
Clinical exposurePrimary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, unicompartmental replacement, robotics, infection, periprosthetic fracture, hip…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILERecently qualified orthopaedic surgeons with an arthroplasty foundation, research commitment and eligibility for Australian registration
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA directory identity and Gold Coast Health orthopaedics service page; detailed programme terms remain dated 2017
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

Gold Coast University Hospital Clinical Fellowship in Knee and Hip Surgery

Gold Coast University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics

⌖ Gold Coast, Queensland · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

PGInstitution associated with Price GalliePrice GallieHLInstitution associated with Haig LennoxHaig Lennox+2 more

Duration6 or 12 months in the AOA summary updated 29 November 2017
FundingHistorical published stipend: approximately AUD 100,000 per year
Clinical exposureHip and knee arthroplasty, reconstructive and arthroscopic knee surgery, complex trauma, outpatient care and a supervised…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA directory identity and Gold Coast Health institutional evidence; detailed programme terms remain dated 2013
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hand & Microsurgery

Gold Coast University Hospital Hand and Upper Limb Fellowship (QLD0004)

Gold Coast University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics

⌖ Gold Coast, Queensland · Australia →

Program lead

ETInstitution associated with Ezekiel TanEzekiel Tan

Duration12 months in the AOA summary updated 5 August 2013
FundingHistorical published stipend: at least AUD 100,000 per year depending on experience
Clinical exposureHand and upper-limb trauma, arthroplasty, arthroscopy and reconstruction with outpatient, operative and protected research activity;…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEPost-specialist orthopaedic surgeons seeking an AOA-accredited Level 3 fellowship; programme-specific qualification and registration criteria apply
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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✓ Current AOA-accredited identity, 2025 programme summary and current lead-supervisor practice pages; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

Greenslopes Upper Limb and Technology Fellowship (QLD2402634)

Greenslopes Private Hospital / Kenny Orthopaedics

⌖ Brisbane, Queensland · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

BKInstitution associated with Benjamin KennyBenjamin KennyJRInstitution associated with Joerg RhauJoerg Rhau

Duration6 or 12 months
FundingAUD 100,000 per year in the AOA summary updated 1 April 2025; confirm the appointment-year…
Clinical exposureShoulder, elbow and hand sports surgery, arthroplasty, revision, arthroscopy and trauma, with technology-assisted planning,…
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic surgeons who have completed or are due to complete specialist training and can meet Australian registration requirements
Last verified 31 Aug 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

Europe (multi-country) →

5 programs · 1 shown
✓ Official SECEC China–Europe programme page; current application cycle not published
Travelling FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed↻ Historical 2025 cycle — next cycle not confirmed

Shoulder & Elbow

SECEC China to Europe Travelling Fellowship

SECEC Education Centres and Chinese partner society

⌖ Multiple centres across Europe · Europe (multi-country) →

DurationFour-centre itinerary in the historical 2025 cycle; next-cycle…
FundingHistorical 2025 conditions: fellows arranged and paid for flights and hotels; SECEC included…
Clinical exposureInternational shoulder and elbow educational visits in Europe
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILECandidates selected by the corresponding Chinese national society
Last verified 15 Aug 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

Hong Kong →

12 programs · 1 shown
✓ Official HKU SRDC fellowship page
Clinical FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

SRDC Skeletal Dysplasia International Fellowship

Skeletal Research and Development Center / The University of Hong Kong

⌖ Hong Kong · Hong Kong →

DurationRegular fellowship: 3 or 6 months; short-term visiting…
FundingRegular fellows: RMB 10,000/month in mainland China or RMB 12,000/month in Hong Kong;…
Clinical exposureFull clinical duties, inpatient and outpatient care, ward rounds, emergency on-call, clinical case discussions, surgical…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified overseas orthopaedic clinicians with specialist training or equivalent who wish to focus on skeletal dysplasia; a separate short-term route is intended for senior paediatric orthopaedic clinicians.
Last verified 14 Aug 2026Original program page
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